2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (411 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F430 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |
